Lead essential infrastructure initiatives in Yellowknife as the Director of Public Works and Engineering. This full time, on-site role demands a strategic focus on service delivery and community impact.

The City of Yellowknife is hiring a Director of Public Works and Engineering for a five-year term, subject to extension. You will oversee key projects like the Raw Water Supply Upgrade, interface with the Major Projects Secretariat, and manage a department of roughly 56 employees. Your role will require balancing operational safety with future planning as you implement critical engineering and public works initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:



• Ensure safe and reliable municipal system operations • Advance the Raw Water Supply Upgrade Project and waste management plans • Develop transportation and water master plans • Enhance asset management and capital planning practices • Foster partnerships with the Major Projects Secretariat

Requirements: • Professional Engineer designation required • Minimum ten years of municipal engineering experience • At least six years of leadership experience • Strong background in contracts and project delivery • Excellent communication and team-building capabilities

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📌 Director of Public Works in Yellowknife
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